Are there any First aid courses for Pets (specifically cats) in the area.

If not, who would be interested in attending one if I organised one.

Possibly- if it didnt cost the earth to attend. Would be a handy skill to have. I seem to think there was a place out in Derbyshire that offered various courses but too far if you're reliant on public transport. Think COAPE offered something too and some of the animal care colleges.

Just found this http://www.pawsonthemoors.org/vets.html

this is offered in Leeds http://leeds.floodlight.co.uk/leeds/course-details-reviews/college-of-animal-welfare/animal-first-aid/16180339/28290547/course-info.html

I took one based in Nottingham I think it was supported by Blue cross but actually can't remember now.
The course gave basic guides to basic medical issues for both Canine/cat and all small animals
It was run like a peadiatric medical course, very basic no exam but it was taster and if i find it i will post a link here

I would be, as I work with animals it'd be a good thing to have. It's not a requirement but would be a good thing to have anyway just in case.

Perhaps some of the dog walkers on here may be interested if they don't already have a qualification?

Would it be a recognised qualification?

ooooo sounds interesting, could be good for us with our menagerie :)

It isn't a requirement but we can both say we have done a canine medical course even without the exam , we have done it , i would like to see it happen as there are so many unqualified people out there, with no idea of what to do in an emergency.
Its the same with all the animals we have in our care we have some knowlegde but always need back up from the vets even with the medical kits we have.
we have a rabbit kit
Guineapig kit. doggy first aid kit and a cat one, we carry basics when dog walking but would always call for vet assistance in and emergency

I would be interested in doing it if a course could be arranged. It would be really useful

if there's one that shows you how to keep a bandage on a doberman's poorly paw, I'll go for that!

if there's one that shows you how to keep a bandage on a doberman's poorly paw, I'll go for that!:hihi:
Self Adhesive Bandage i use them on small animals

:hihi:
Self Adhesive Bandage i use them on small animals

Ha- yes, I've got a whole roll of the stuff (black too) and she wont stay still long enough to let me wrap it round her...

Ha- yes, I've got a whole roll of the stuff (black too) and she wont stay still long enough to let me wrap it round her...:hihi:stick a sock on it:hihi:

Just seen this link on the GCCF website (was looking at when the Supreme Cat Show takes place) sounds interesting and the workshops are reasonably priced http://www.peted4u.co.uk/page4.htm courses are held in warrington though...

Says on the GCCF website http://www.supremecatshow.org/ that they will be posting more info about possible workshops in the next few weeks

I did one at Doncaster, but it was for dogs only. It was excellent I think it cost me £35, which was a bargain. It was at the International Animal Behaviour Centre.

I would be interested in a cat one

The more I think of it, it would be really worthwhile me attending a first aid course

It was fab Katkin, strongly recommended, even if you manage to save one dogs life by the roadside or whilst out walking, we learnt all about emergency splints, spinal injuries, wounds, bandaging, artifical respiration, choking, basically, how to deal with a dog in any emergency situation.

We used real dogs for the bandaging and some stuffed toys. The real dogs were model patients, they were owned by Angela White, dog trainer/behaviourist. All she said was "settle" and they never moved a muscle.:thumbsup:

this sounds good. Almost like a paediatric one lol. Has anyone any contacts of numbers where they are runplease

It was fab Katkin, strongly recommended, even if you manage to save one dogs life by the roadside or whilst out walking, we learnt all about emergency splints, spinal injuries, wounds, bandaging, artifical respiration, choking, basically, how to deal with a dog in any emergency situation.

We used real dogs for the bandaging and some stuffed toys. The real dogs were model patients, they were owned by Angela White, dog trainer/behaviourist. All she said was "settle" and they never moved a muscle.:thumbsup:

Oh yes, I like the sound of that - sounds like it would be worth while doing

id be interested too maybe we could get a group and go together. annax

If I can find a tutor I'm happy to organise one in Sheffield subject to the costs and numbers working out

Thats great hun. Keep us informed please

Thats great thanks - I would definatley be interested in attending

If one can be organised in Sheffield that would be better for everyone. If not the course in Doncaster is here:

http://www.iabtc.co.uk/IABTC/centre-based-courses.htm

Also I noticed that they do "visits" so if you can get a venue they may well be able to come out?

I have done a basic dog first aid course but would be very keen to add my name to any courses/seminars etc that you decide to set up or arrange as a group session. I am sure that a lot of these companies will come to us to train if we have a location and the numbers.